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Auction: 5USA - The Oritz-Patino Collection of Bolivia
Lot: 2087

#4,1867 10c Brown, the striking unique complete unused sheet of 78, a beautiful sheet for any of the Condor issues, let alone the scarce 10c value, deep rich color and heavy impression for the most part though there is slight lightening of a few edge stamps from the way the ink was applied to the plate, clean bright paper, the freshness of which may be due to the gum having been removed from it very early on, clear to large margins all around, several light vertical folds endemic to these large sheets, three affect the stamps of three vertical rows but not detracting from the appearance of this lovely sheet, otherwise very fine.[cr][lf][cr][lf]This Ten Cent Condor sheet, like its 5c Violet counterpart, has long been a part of Bolivian philatelic history, also being in the Ferrary collection. The reason that this value is so scarce and so seldom found on cover is that it was not issued until December 1867 when the color change of the 5c value was instituted. Being used for a very short time, it similarly exists in only one state of the plate, had a relatively low issuance and is scarce mint or in all of its usages. [cr][lf][cr][lf]The impressive sheet offered here is the only recorded sheet yet remaining intact. It is highly desirable both for its rarity and exceptionally attractive appearance. Furthermore this great rarity is as necessary as the Five Cent Violet sheet for an award-winning collection making it an absolute must for the ultimate Bolivian specialist; ex-Farrary. Estimate US$ 40,000-47,500

Estimate
$40,000 to $47,500